2020 Good Friday Order of Service

first christian reformed church

sioux center

a reflection on the passion of our lord according to the gospel of John ~ good friday ~ april 10, 2020 order of service

Prelude ~ “Were you There” Linker “O Sacred Head” Burkhardt

Welcome

Call to Worship Today we remember Jesus was crucified. He was pierced for our transgressions. He suffered and died for our iniquities. We remember the sacrifice of our Lord with gratitude because his death gives us life and brings redemption to the world. Let us worship our Savior.

Prayer of Invocation O God, who for our redemption gave your only Son to the death of the cross, and by his glorious resurrection delivered us from the power of our enemy: grant us so to die daily to sin, that we may evermore live with him in the joy of his resurrection, now and forever.

Prayers of Intercession and Illumination

Hymn: “Let All Mortal Flesh Keep Silence,” verses 1-3

Hymn continued on the next page. Scripture Reading: John 18.1-14 ~ Jesus’ Arrest and Betrayal

Hymn: “Meekness and Majesty” ~ Lif Up Your Hearts 157, verses 1-3

Verse 1: Verse 2: Meekness and majesty, manhood and Deity Father's pure radiance, perfect in innocence, in perfect harmony, the Man who is God. yet learns obedience to death on a cross, Lord of eternity dwells in humanity, suffering to give us life, conquering through sacrifice, kneels in humility, and washes our feet. and, as they crucify, prays, “Father forgive.”

Chorus: Chorus Oh, what a mystery—meekness and majesty; bow down and worship, for this is your God. Verse 3: Wisdom unsearchable, God the invisible, Love indestructible in frailty appears. Lord of infinity, stooping so tenderly, lifts our humanity to the heights of His throne.

Chorus

Scripture Reading: John 18.15-27 ~ Peter Denies Jesus

Hymn: “What Wondrous Love,” verses 1-3 (on next page)

Scripture Reading: John 18.28-40 ~ Jesus Before Pilate

Hymn: “Ah, Holy Jesus, How Have You Offended,” verses 1-4

Scripture Reading: John 19.1-16a ~ Jesus Delivered to be Crucified

Hymn: “O Sacred Head, Now Wounded,” verses 1-3 Scripture Reading: John 19.16b-30 ~ The Crucifixion

Hymn: “When I Survey the Wondrous Cross,” verses 1-4 Scripture Reading: John 19.31-42 ~ Jesus Dies and Is Buried

Hymn:“How Deep the Father’s Love”

Verse 1: Verse 2: How deep the Father’s love for us, Behold the man upon a cross, How vast beyond all measure, My sin upon His shoulders; That He should give His only Son Ashamed, I hear my mocking voice To make a wretch His treasure. Call out among the scoffers. How great the pain of searing loss – It was my sin that held Him there The Father turns His face away, Until it was accomplished; As wounds which mar the Chosen One His dying breath has brought me life – Bring many sons to glory. I know that it is finished.

Verse 3: I will not boast in anything, No gifts, no power, no wisdom; But I will boast in Jesus Christ, His death and resurrection. Why should I gain from His reward? I cannot give an answer; But this I know with all my heart – His wounds have paid my ransom.

Benediction

Postlude ~ “What Wondrous Love” Wood

Worship Leader: Pastor Kurt Monroe Vocalists: Cathy Feenstra Chad Feenstra Organ: Emily Sybesma Mark Sjoerdsma Piano: Jennifer Monroe Janna Wesselius

Cover art: “Christ Crucified between the Two Thieves: The Three Crosses,” by Rembrandt van Rijn; 1653. Provided by the The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

All hymns with musical notation are in the public domain.

“How Deep the Father’s Love” Words and Music: Stuart Townend © 1995 Thankyou Music (Adm. by CapitolCMGPublishing.com excl. UK & Europe, adm. by Integrity Music, part of the David C Cook family, [email protected])